Hinton, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25951

Summers County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,208
22/sq mi
$35,918
Median income
$123,400
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25951 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 279.6 square miles in Hinton, Summers County, West Virginia. The area is home to 6,208 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25951 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25951 sits at $35,918 (38% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,287. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $123,400 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $908 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25951 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summers County, so you can benchmark 25951 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25951.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25951, Hinton, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,208

Population

279.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25951?

49.2

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$35,918

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$26,287

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25951 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,918 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,396

Total Housing Units

2,317

Occupied Units

1,079

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$123,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$908

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 119 business establishments in ZIP 25951, employing approximately 1,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,458,000.

119

Businesses

1,255

Employees

$48.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 20.2%
Health care and social assistance 21 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.4%
Finance and insurance 8 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.2%
Utilities 4 3.4%
Construction 4 3.4%
Information 4 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.4%
Wholesale trade 3 2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25951 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25951 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25978 Nimitz, WV 606 5.0 mi
24962 Pence Springs, WV 186 8.0 mi
24935 Forest Hill, WV 688 7.5 mi
24981 Talcott, WV 631 7.4 mi
25985 Sandstone, WV 430 8.4 mi
25969 Jumping Branch, WV 973 7.9 mi
25977 Meadow Creek, WV 155 10.4 mi
25979 Pipestem, WV 893 10.2 mi
25918 Shady Spring, WV 4,430 9.5 mi
24918 Ballard, WV 1,677 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25951 in?
ZIP code 25951 (Hinton) is located in Summers County, West Virginia. Summers County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summers-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25951?
ZIP code 25951 in Hinton, WV has a population of 6,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25951?
The median household income in ZIP 25951 is $35,918, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25951?
The median home value in ZIP 25951 is $123,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25951 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25951?
ZIP code 25951 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25951 are: Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25951?
In ZIP code 25951, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25951?
In ZIP code 25951, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25951 is 25.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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